"So, that's the case …" Nagojin muttered.
Godora's rescue team had just arrived, and it was time for them to gather information. Everyone gathered in the conference room, and after ten minutes, Han Xiao introduced the process of the Mutation Disaster over the past month, as well as the current situation of Blue Star. This allowed Nagojin to understand the situation of Blue Star.
"Black Star, you should have seen the news. This planet is not the only one that has suffered from such a disaster. The War Bureau and Investigation Bureau have sent out many teams to provide relief. With so many planets suffering from such a disaster, we feel that this matter is extremely suspicious. That is why we sent someone of my level to lead the team." Nagojin said with a deep voice. "You have just told me the theory behind the Mutation Source, and such biological weapons are not commonly seen. While I do not know where your information came from, I believe that you should know what is going on behind the scenes, right?"
Han Xiao's eyes sparkled. In the storyline of his previous life, Godora did not understand the use of the Mutation Source. Thus, their efficiency in the initial stages of providing relief was very low, giving the Mutation Source time to grow. Han Xiao's information had helped Godora point out the correct path, and the subsequent effects would definitely increase the overall progress of the mission. At the very least, it would be much better than in his previous life.
However, revealing this information had its pros and cons. Now was not the best time to reveal the truth, but he needed Godora to understand a portion of the information before he could carry out his mission. Thus, Nagojin naturally suspected that Han Xiao knew more about the truth.
As for the fact that the Mutation Disaster was Dark-star's scheme, Han Xiao did not intend to tell Godora everything.
There were many reasons for this, but the most important one was that he would not gain much from revealing it now. Furthermore, Dark-star's plan was interconnected, and this was only the beginning. According to the actions of Dark-star in his previous life, even if he told Godora that the Mutation Source was released by Dark-star, they would still fall for it. That was because when Dark-star's plan was laid out, Godora would realize that it was an open scheme, and it would be useless to guard against it.
Although Han Xiao understood Dark-star's intentions, he also understood that if he told them everything, it would be unreasonable. Even a diviner would not have such detailed information, and people would suspect that he had a special intelligence channel. In the end, it would only lead to trouble, and the risks would outweigh the benefits. Hence, he did not intend to help Godora see through Dark-star's plan. Instead, he wanted them to fall into his trap. This was in line with his own interests.
The reason why Dark-star had bought the Mutation Source as a tool to create a calamity was because he knew that this was a problem that could not be solved in a short period of time. The only way was to hand over the Mutation Source in his hands and allow Godora to develop a large-scale antidote.
In order to maximize the benefits, he naturally could not hand over the Mutation Source before the crisis happened. Only when Godora fell for the trap and realized that time was running out would he be able to obtain the greatest benefits.
As for the suspicion that would arise if he handed over the Mutation Source, Han Xiao had already planned for this. Back then, during the Secret Message Bead incident, he had dragged Floating Dragon into the water. Furthermore, he had the Mutation Source in his hands, which could be explained as Floating Dragon secretly opening the Secret Message Bead and keeping the item inside. As such, he had obtained the item and pushed the blame to Floating Dragon.
With Ames's position, Dark-star would not dare to offend her, and Godora would not be a busybody. Thus, his risk would be reduced. He might even be able to help Floating Dragon gain the favor of Godora. Han Xiao was almost touched by his own thoughts.
These thoughts flashed past his mind, and Han Xiao did not let anyone see any abnormalities. With a natural expression, he replied to Nagojin, "You misunderstood.
"You're mistaken. I've seen the power of large-scale biochemical weapons in a job before, so I asked the intelligence organization to collect some information. At the same time, I'm also a member scholar. I've read about similar cases in their database, but I don't know who released this kind of biochemical weapon …"
After pausing for a while, Han Xiao shook his head and said, "However, this matter is indeed strange. If I had to guess, the only one who would do such a thing is your arch-enemy, Dark-star."
Nagojin nodded heavily. "I think so too! Dark-star has always been going against us, but they have been keeping a low profile for the past two years. They definitely have a bigger plan … but it is a pity that there is no evidence pointing to them. "
Han Xiao chuckled. "With their character, they would probably jump out and admit that this was their doing."
Nagojin's expression became troubled. That's right, Dark-star would not care about this at all.
"In any case, disaster relief is a must." Han Xiao deftly changed the topic, causing Nagojin to suspect Dark-star but not be certain. This was enough. He continued, "We can work together. I arrived a few days earlier than you. In my opinion, the problem we face can be summed up into two tasks …"
Nagojin calmed down and listened carefully. If it was the Six Nations who made the suggestion, he would not accept it and would follow his own plan to provide disaster relief. However, Black Star was different. This guy had the right to talk to him as an equal, and Nagojin was willing to listen to Han Xiao's opinion.
"First, save the refugees. I am already doing this, and there are initial results. However, there are still more than a billion people on the planet who are in danger. In places that we cannot see, millions of people die every day. If we do not stop them in time, the consequences will be unimaginable."
Nagojin nodded. This was indeed a top priority. If everyone died, what was there to save?
"Second, find the source of the disaster and get rid of it once and for all. This will require Godora's help. With Blue Star's technology, they will not be able to deal with this. If we want to get rid of this biological weapon, we will have to create the corresponding antidote."
The rescue team would naturally not stay on other planets to provide disaster relief. Their main mission was to research the disaster and find a solution.
These two suggestions were also Nagojin's plan. He acted quickly and decisively. After the meeting ended, he immediately led the rescue team into action. He left a portion of the researchers in the sanctuary to study the infected and calculate the various parameters when the virus broke out. The rest of them went to meet the Six Nations and contacted the Blue Star government.
The rescue team started their work and cooperated with the Six Nations to help them increase the production of the inhibitor. This was the foundation that Han Xiao had laid. If Han Xiao had not shared the inhibitor formula with the Six Nations, the situation would have been completely different. Of course, the Six Nations were in charge of the rescue mission. Godora's rescue team did not have that many people and would not waste their energy on such small details.
The Six Nations also raised the public opinion of Godora's help at the right time to restore the confidence of the people. This was extremely effective, and many of the refugees in the wilderness found out that the Six Nations were also a safe place.
On the vast land, groups of refugees in tattered clothes were like ants as they advanced toward these places.
During the initial stages of the Mutation Disaster, a large number of people had fled from the cities and did not dare to live in groups. At this time, the refugees in the wilderness made up more than half of the world's population. The wilderness was extremely dangerous, and most of the refugees would die on the way if they were allowed to move on their own. However, the Six Nations were busy stabilizing their internal order and did not have the time to help. The global production of the inhibitor was far from enough to satisfy so many refugees, but they could not give up on them because of this. They had to send people to search for and receive these people.
As such, the players entered the line of sight of the rescue team.
Han Xiao's mercenary group had a few immortals in the past, and they were Mad Blade and the others. At this time, when Nagojin saw so many 'immortals', it was impossible for him not to be shocked. However, this situation had been going on for a few years in Blue Star. Although Nagojin found it strange, he only treated it as a unique phenomenon of Blue Star and thought that this group of Inhumans was a special species born in Blue Star.
A few years ago, a Godora investigator had come to Blue Star and recorded this situation. However, the conclusion of the investigation was ambiguous and did not receive much attention. At this time, Nagojin felt that there was something strange about this group of 'Inhumans'. While he was helping with the rescue mission, he was also observing them. He realized that the players were a very useful labor force and tried to get in touch with them.
In his previous life, Nagojin's Godora faction had attracted countless players to join and lead them into the galaxy. However, now that Han Xiao was in front of them, Nagojin's attraction to the players was very limited.
Although the majority of the players were curious about Godora's faction, they favored Han Xiao more … no, it was not only favored, it was to the extent of liking him.
Of course, Nagojin did not know that Black Star was a hidden 'competitor' and did not know that Han Xiao had snatched away so many precious things.
After knowing that Black Star had recruited many Inhumans, Nagojin did not think too much about it. Han Xiao was from this planet, and these Inhumans were his fellow countrymen. It was extremely normal for them to be willing to follow Black Star. This did not stop Nagojin from giving out missions to the players. What he did not expect was that the players would be so willing to help them.
Just as Han Xiao had expected, the Godora Rescue Team had brought about a change in the currency system. The original Blue Star currency had almost collapsed, and the universal Enas had become widely known. The Sanctuary also had missions that could be done, but compared to Godora's Rescue Team's missions that rewarded Enas, they were not competitive at all.
The players knew that Enas would be the universal currency in the future, so it was obvious which side to choose. The missions given out by the Rescue Team were limited, causing countless players to fight for them. Furthermore, with Han Xiao's shop whetting their appetite, the players could not wait to earn money to buy equipment.
Han Xiao did not give out missions that rewarded Enas to the players — it was impossible for him to use his own money. However, he relied on his relationship with Nagojin and asked him to give out missions with higher rewards in the name of employment. The players who joined the mercenary group could receive these missions. In other words, as long as they joined Black Star, they would be able to receive better missions from Godora Rescue Team. This was Han Xiao's position on the mercenary group's profits.
We are not the producers of missions; we are the carriers of missions.
Using the mercenary group's connections and reputation to receive missions, they would then give them to the players. This way, the players would have endless missions, and they would then let the players spend them. This was equivalent to letting the players earn money from the NPCs, and the money would then be returned to them. The players were like hardworking bees. This was a circular chain, like a fully automated agricultural harvester. There was no need for Han Xiao to worry about it at all.
The players felt the benefits of joining the mercenary group, and the players who had not yet joined became even more eager. There were people discussing on the forums whether they should join Black Star or Godora, and the final conclusion was that the Black Star Mercenary Faction completely crushed Godora!
If they joined Godora, they could only accept missions from that faction. If they joined Black Star, according to Pork Bun's video, they could accept all kinds of missions.
Although the players had not fully understood this point, as long as they entered the galaxy, this would happen sooner or later. Now, just the guesses on the forums had already made the players realize how awesome Black Star Faction was. The Black Star Faction's connections were not just for show!
Han Xiao's plan since Version 1.0 was slowly showing its effects.
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The Garton Star System's regional news was still reporting on the disaster. Public opinion polls showed that almost all Godora people supported the rescue team's actions. There were also various prayers held by the people, and they sympathized with the fate of their allies.
The rescue team's intervention greatly improved Blue Star's situation. After a few days, the number of refugees that were saved reached a new high. Unfortunately, Godora's researchers did not make much progress.
They could only start from the infected, and it would be difficult for them to obtain any results in a short period of time.
Han Xiao was very sure that Dark-star was paying attention to the disaster relief situation. However, the past few days had been peaceful, and Dark-star had not made any moves. Everyone, including Nagojin, was still in the dark. Only Han Xiao had a sense of crisis.
Blue Star's situation seemed to be improving, and it seemed like they would be able to stabilize the situation soon. However, Han Xiao knew that the Mutation Disaster was not so simple.
When the Mutation Source grew to the next stage, its effects would become even stronger. Those who had been injected with the suppressant would be affected once more, and they would have to increase the dosage by three times before they could continue to be immune. The production rate was the greatest limitation, and the more people they saved, the more likely they would have to abandon a portion of them. The conflict that would arise from this was extremely troublesome.
Furthermore, the higher the stage of the Mutation Source's growth, the more its intellect would grow. Its symptoms would no longer be random, and it would start to have a goal. Furthermore, it would not only affect ordinary people but also some of the weaker Supers. As the virus grew, it would gradually be able to affect stronger people.
The most frightening thing was that when the Mutation Source grew to a certain stage, every time it acted up, it would cause a certain amount of damage to the infected person's brain. As time passed, the person's ability to think would gradually deteriorate. Furthermore, when the virus acted up, the person would feel an unprecedented stimulation, and the pleasure would be many times stronger than mating. This was addictive, and the infected person would not even be willing to be injected with the suppressant.
Since Han Xiao knew all this, it meant that the storyline in his previous life had already reached such a stage.
If the Mutation Disaster was not resolved, there would only be one path of retreat left — abandon the planet and migrate the survivors.
This was the worst outcome, and Sunil was a good example. The treatment of the refugees on the Mutation Disaster planets might not be any better than Sunil, and the final outcome would be the destruction of their 'civilization'.
Currently, the situation had not reached such a stage, but Han Xiao was not as optimistic as the others. While Dark-star had suffered a few setbacks because of him, they were still extremely ferocious.
Apart from providing disaster relief, Han Xiao also remembered Hannes' request and asked Nagakin to look for clues regarding the portrait of the Godoran, and Nagakin agreed to it without hesitation.
However, to his surprise, Nagojin's investigation had yielded results very quickly, and they had locked onto the identity of the Godora person that Hannes had met.
And the truth was far beyond his expectations.
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